The Nelson Crag Trail is a spectacular, lesser-traveled trail that makes for a great, but more challenging alternative to the often over-crowded, easier Tuckerman Ravine Trail, but is still easier than the infamous Huntington Ravine Trail. This section of the Nelson Crag Trail is between an intersection with the Mount Washington Auto Road and the summit of Mount Washington is exposed and rocky. You traverse miles of open boulder fields, so it is a trail that might be easier on the knees and ankles if you go up it rather than down.

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1. Mount Washington via Nelson Crag and Lion Head Loop

16.2km

06:41

1,340m

Hike the difficult 10.1-mile Mount Washington via Nelson Crag and Lion Head Loop for challenging terrain and panoramic White Mountain views.

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2. Crystal Cascade – Mount Washington Summit loop from Pinkham's Grant

16.5km

06:56

1,350m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Distance 2.27 km

Uphill 420 m

Downhill 20 m

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Location: Coos County, New Hampshire, United States

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Nelson Crag Trail (upper section between Auto Road and summit)

1. Mount Washington via Nelson Crag and Lion Head Loop

2. Crystal Cascade – Mount Washington Summit loop from Pinkham's Grant

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